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10 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

Up and down the mountain region, preparations for Christmas and other winter holidays are building. Here’s a potpourri of people, places and things to enjoy.

Spooky Stories: West Virginia’s “Dark Tourism”

Tony Urban's book is full of odd places in West Virginia. We visit two of them.

Eastern Kentucky’s Country Music Highway

The hardships of the region have inspired its musical artists.

Great Themed Drives in 7 States

From wine to cheese, from music to quilts, we provide the routes to your favorites.

Fall Magic in 7 States

Our on-the-road contributing editor is back with a bounty of experience-filled excursions.

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10 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

Up and down the mountain region, preparations for Christmas and other winter holidays are building. Here’s a potpourri of people, places and things to enjoy.
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Spooky Stories: West Virginia’s “Dark Tourism”

Tony Urban's book is full of odd places in West Virginia. We visit two of them.
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Eastern Kentucky’s Country Music Highway

The hardships of the region have inspired its musical artists.
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Great Themed Drives in 7 States

From wine to cheese, from music to quilts, we provide the routes to your favorites.
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Fall Magic in 7 States

Our on-the-road contributing editor is back with a bounty of experience-filled excursions.
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At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

June 29, 2026
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Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

June 29, 2026
Synchronous Fireflies
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The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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